WIP Member Pages 2026
Membership Pricing Plans
Join our statewide community of more than 45,000 attorneys and legal professionals and lead your career into a thriving future.
Standard
$180
Standard members receive all benefits from the Introductory membership tier plus:
Additional membership to one Specialty Law Practice Section
Printed Section publications mailed to you
Invitations to Section-specific events
CLA practice area-specific publications
All-Access
$300
Our most popular and cost-effective membership provides all of CLA’s premier resources and services to California attorneys.
All-Access members receive all benefits from the Introductory and Standard membership tiers plus:
Full membership to all 18 Specialty Law Practice Sections
Online access to ALL CLA practice area publications (no physical copies mailed)
Opportunities to join Section leadership
Introductory
$140
Gain access to education and resources and grow your professional network. Introductory memberships include:
Free Membership to two* Specialty Law Practice Sections
Career Center access
Monthly statewide eNewsletter
Invitations to special new member events, webinars and activities
18 hours of FREE MCLE
Discounts on CLA’s MCLE catalog, networking events, conferences, legal solutions and more
Access free legal research via vLex Fastcase
*All CLA members receive free access to the Law Practice Management Technology Section and the Solo and Small Firm Section. Lawyers in their first eight years of practice also receive free access to the New Lawyers Section.
Additional Membership Options
Nonprofit
Employees
Introductory: $70
Standard: $100
Some government attorneys may be eligible for reimbursement. Check with your union representative for more details.
Government
Employees
Introductory: $70
Standard: $100
Some nonprofit attorneys may be eligible for reimbursement. Email info@calawyers.org to learn more.
Law Students
FREE
Law Students who join CLA receive a free Introductory membership PLUS free membership in three Specialty Law Sections and access to scholarship and mentorship opportunities.
New Lawyers
FREE
Lawyers in their first three years of practice are eligible for a FREE Introductory membership.
Member Benefits at a Glance
Your membership connects you to knowledge, resources, savings, and opportunities to help you grow your career. Enjoy these unique benefits with your CLA membership.
Connection
Education
Leadership
Advocacy
Professional Support
Member Benefits
Your expertise, strengths, and time are nurtured through CLA opportunities, whether it be in your own city, or across California, the nation, or the world. We are here to assist you so that you can carry out the important practice of law.
Connection
“CLA provides an unmatched opportunity to connect with attorneys across California and develop key leadership skills early in your career. I’ve truly enjoyed serving as Chair of the New Lawyers Section. I recommend every new attorney take full advantage of all CLA has to offer.”
Jake Zindulka, Attorney
San Diego Volunteer Program, Inc.
Join CLA and connect with legal professionals across the state of California.
Education
CLA boasts an expansive catalogue of MCLE-eligible webinars and trainings. Create a competitive edge through on-demand, virtual, and in person webinars, classes, and events designed for continuing education requirements and growth. CLA members receive special discounts on webinars and member-only pricing for conferences.
Leadership
Open new avenues to your CLA experience. Join a CLA committee, participate in pro-bono work, apply for a Section Executive Committee, or join our Board of Representatives. Learn valuable leadership skills and help shape the future of the legal profession.
“CLA is a phenomenal organization. I’m glad I said yes to the opportunities that came my way and raised my hand even when I was a little afraid to do so … I’ve had such great experiences and made such tremendous friends, and I want that for everyone.”
Betty Williams
CLA Past President
Advocacy
At the California Lawyers Association, our mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and ensure fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. As an organization, we have consistently been at the forefront of advocating on behalf of the legal profession. We have played a pivotal role in driving the conversation on a number of issues that are of interest to our members and the legal profession at large.
Professional Support & Discounted Products
Level up your practice with CLA’s practice tools. CLA members have access to free trust and billing software, free legal research, and discounted goods and services like car rentals, cybersecurity tools, and office equipment.
Learn more: Trust and Billing Software | Free Legal Research | Member Discounts